Writing With Style: The Power of Plain English
Take your writing skills to the next level in an interactive workshop with Dr Alan Hancock.
Whatever you are writing, your reader should always come first.
This interactive workshop offers practical guidance on writing English that is clear, engaging, and effective, while maintaining depth, authority, and style.
Plain English is a powerful writing approach that puts the reader first. It focuses on clarity, concision, and structure, making ideas easier to understand and more satisfying to read. Contrary to popular belief, strong writing doesn’t rely on fancy vocabulary, long sentences, or “official” language. In fact, complex ideas are often best expressed in straightforward, well‑crafted prose.
Whether you’re writing for work, study, publication, or personal projects, this workshop will help you streamline your writing and communicate with confidence and impact.
What You’ll Learn
In this interactive workshop, you will explore:
- How to write clear, concise, and elegant sentences
- Why simple writing is often more powerful than complicated writing
- How to build paragraphs that act as stepping stones for your ideas
- How to avoid weasel words, officialese, and convoluted prose
- How to put your reader first at every stage of the writing process
- Using the natural structure of English to improve readability
- How active verbs create energy and clarity on the page
- Techniques for writing strong openings and satisfying endings
- The power of detail, image, and example to bring writing to life
What to Expect
- Short, focused explanations
- Hands‑on writing exercises
- Real‑world examples
- Opportunities to discuss your own writing challenges
- Practical tools you can use immediately in your writing
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how Plain English works and how to apply it to your own writing with confidence.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is perfect for:
- Writers of all levels
- Professionals who write reports, emails, proposals, or web content
- Students and academics
- Creative writers
- Anyone who wants to make their writing clearer, stronger, and more engaging
No prior training in writing is required.
About the Presenter
Dr Alan Hancock is an experienced writing teacher and editor with a passion for clear, effective communication. His approach combines practical technique with a deep understanding of how English works and how readers read.
If you want to write with greater clarity, confidence, and style, this workshop will equip you with the tools to do so.
Places are limited, book early.
_________________________________________________________________________________
- Spaces are limited, and bookings are essential.
- The session is presented by Dr Alan Hancock.
- Refunds are not available. Tickets are transferable upon request.
- After booking, if you are unable to attend, please let us know on 9792 7190. This enables others from the waitlist to attend in your absence.
Take your writing skills to the next level in an interactive workshop with Dr Alan Hancock.
Whatever you are writing, your reader should always come first.
This interactive workshop offers practical guidance on writing English that is clear, engaging, and effective, while maintaining depth, authority, and style.
Plain English is a powerful writing approach that puts the reader first. It focuses on clarity, concision, and structure, making ideas easier to understand and more satisfying to read. Contrary to popular belief, strong writing doesn’t rely on fancy vocabulary, long sentences, or “official” language. In fact, complex ideas are often best expressed in straightforward, well‑crafted prose.
Whether you’re writing for work, study, publication, or personal projects, this workshop will help you streamline your writing and communicate with confidence and impact.
What You’ll Learn
In this interactive workshop, you will explore:
- How to write clear, concise, and elegant sentences
- Why simple writing is often more powerful than complicated writing
- How to build paragraphs that act as stepping stones for your ideas
- How to avoid weasel words, officialese, and convoluted prose
- How to put your reader first at every stage of the writing process
- Using the natural structure of English to improve readability
- How active verbs create energy and clarity on the page
- Techniques for writing strong openings and satisfying endings
- The power of detail, image, and example to bring writing to life
What to Expect
- Short, focused explanations
- Hands‑on writing exercises
- Real‑world examples
- Opportunities to discuss your own writing challenges
- Practical tools you can use immediately in your writing
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how Plain English works and how to apply it to your own writing with confidence.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is perfect for:
- Writers of all levels
- Professionals who write reports, emails, proposals, or web content
- Students and academics
- Creative writers
- Anyone who wants to make their writing clearer, stronger, and more engaging
No prior training in writing is required.
About the Presenter
Dr Alan Hancock is an experienced writing teacher and editor with a passion for clear, effective communication. His approach combines practical technique with a deep understanding of how English works and how readers read.
If you want to write with greater clarity, confidence, and style, this workshop will equip you with the tools to do so.
Places are limited, book early.
_________________________________________________________________________________
- Spaces are limited, and bookings are essential.
- The session is presented by Dr Alan Hancock.
- Refunds are not available. Tickets are transferable upon request.
- After booking, if you are unable to attend, please let us know on 9792 7190. This enables others from the waitlist to attend in your absence.
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Withers Community Library
Hudson Road
Withers, WA 6230
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